Tapestry Workshop
Tapestry is a textile art involving weaving-coloured threads to create designs. It’s used decoratively, woven directly into fabric using a loom. Students will learn weaving techniques, colour blending, pattern creation, and texture variation. Tapestry showcases detailed designs with precise thread control, allowing for rich colours and textures. The course includes hands-on workshops to explore tapestry’s principles and create fabric art.
Workshop Objectives:
- Introduce students to the art and history of tapestry weaving
- Teach fundamental hand-weaving techniques
- Create a small wall-hanging tapestry to take home
Workshop Schedule:
Hour 1 (60 minutes):
- Introduction to tapestry weaving
- Overview of tools and materials
- Warping the loom
Hour 2 (60 minutes):
- Learning basic weaving techniques:
- Plain weave
- Soumak (wrap)
- Rya knots (fringe)
Hour 3 (60 minutes):
- Designing a simple pattern and beginning individual projects
- Completing personal tapestries
- Finishing techniques, hanging, and brief group sharing
Final Outcome:
Each student will leave with a finished hand-woven wall hanging.
Delivery Options
When checking out, you can choose to 'Pick Up' or 'Ship' your order.
Pick Up (Click & Collect):
- Collect your purchase from 714 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, during our opening hours.
- If your circumstances change, and you can no longer 'click & collect', please call us or email us at info@blackbirdandfox.com.au or call us on (03) 98193957 and we’ll work it out!
Free Domestic Shipping for orders of $99 +
- This option is only available for purchases of $99.00 or more.
- Delivery will be made via either via Sendle OR Australia Post standard Parcel Post (relevant Tracking details will be provided as soon as your order is processed). Generally, deliveries to metro areas and major regional centres will be sent via Sendle and deliveries to rural and regional addresses will go via Australia Post.
- This offer is only valid to physical addresses within Australia, as Sendle couriers cannot deliver to Australia Post owned properties, this includes: post offices, PO boxes, locked bags, parcel lockers or Australia Post parcel collect locations. If you specifically require shipping to a PO Box or similar, you will need to select a shipping option offered by Australia Post.
- If your shipment is sent via Sendle, your parcel will automatically be marked with "Authority to leave", unless you specify otherwise. If you do not wish for your parcel to be left when a receiver is not home to sign for it, please let us know and it will be delivered to a nearby location for collection. Collection points include convenient local businesses such as newsagents and service stations.